Have been staying here for around 20 years; I won't stay anywhere else. It is comfortable, clean, friendly and very good value. It couldn't be better placed for tourists with everything within walking distance:arts' centre, cinemas, theatres, tram rides, museum, art gallery, craft shops, bars and restaurants, parks, gardens and English style punting on the Avon. Cathedral Square is only... more

I have stayed on and off for eighteen years at the YMCA. It is as safe as houses. The rooms are always clean and well cared for. I have never found noise to be a problem in the Y. The cafe downstairs is great, with lovely staff. The Y staff are efficient and busy. My bookings have always been exactly... more

I've stayed here several times over the past few years, and recommend it. The shared-bathroom rooms are minimal but cosy and the bathrooms are clean. More recently I've got a double or twin room with ensuite - many of these are on the top floor, and have fantastic views over the botanic gardens. Everything works as it should, and the... more

My partner and I stayed this spring and its really the location which is good with YMCA. It is right across the botanical garden and the arts museum so from there on you can ride the tram and go around the cathedral square too. The room we had is double ensuite, clean toilet. Our room had TV and coffee making... more

I stayed at the YMCA ChCh with my sister in April 2008, and we were both impressed with the cleanliness of the place. We stayed in two different rooms during our trip. The first was a room with a double bed and communal bathroom (cheaper), the second was a room with twin beds, tv, phone, hairdryer and ensuite bathroom (more... more

I stayed here for 2 nights in September 2007. The room was lovely - a little on the small side, but clean and homely. I was on the 5th floor (top floor) and had a balcony overlooking the gardens which was great. From memory I paid about $70 a night for a room with ensuite. The ensuite was small, but... more

lOVELY, LARGE DOUBLE ROOM WITH EN SUITE. cLEAN and serviced which was a bonus. Lots of nice touches, i.e. tea and coffee making facilities. Nice views. Good off street parking and very handily located.However, the place badly let down by the very poor kitchen facilities. Too small;poorly equipped and no where to sit down and eat other than at the... more

Stayed at the YMCA for two nights in a double room which was very clean and very comfortable. Reception staff were friendly and helpful and allowed us to store our bags until check-in time. (They are strict on the check-in time). The room contained a comfortable QS bed, bar fridge, TV, tea and coffee making facilities. The bathroom was spacious,... more

My husband and I stayed there for 4 nights last summer and it was great. The room was not too small and was clean. The shared bathroom was also clean (very important for me, so excellent). Great location, right next to the Botanical Garden, and just across the Art Center. Short stroll to the city (depends on how fast you... more